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Peeking at Pikas
Peeking at Pikas Listen for their signature squeaks around the Mountain. While walking near the ski runs on Grouse Mountain you might hear an occasional sound that resembles a squeeker from a dog toy. This sound, an alarm call, is coming from a small diurnal (active during the day) mammal known as a Pika, which inhabits the rocky terrain found around the mountain.The American Pika (Ochotona
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Seek the Peak: Halfway There!
! This week will be my first attempt at the Grouse Grind as it is now officially open for the season! Don't wait too long to get out and "enjoy" Nature's Stairmaster!Thanks for reading and if you have any questions, feel free to leave a message on the Facebook link posted by Grouse Mountain. Join Michelle and I along with hundreds of others as we Seek the Peak in an effort to fight Breast Cancer! Sign
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NBC Today Show - February 12th 2010
significant injuries to both her feet to win her first World Cup victory in an aerials event in Russia in 2008. Emily’s best finish at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships was fourth in the aerials at Inawashiro in 2009. Daniel Boulud - Acclaimed chef and restaurateur - "Today's" Sarah Haines will give Kathie Lee and Hoda the daily Olympic dish from Grouse Mountain for the fourth hour. The first
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The Longest Winter Season Just Got Even Longer!
Manager Michael Cameron. “Our operations team is also moving full steam ahead into summer so for a limited time we will be providing the best of both worlds.” Signalling that summer isn’t too far around the corner, resident Grouse Mountain Grizzy bears Grinder and Coola emerged from hibernation this afternoon after a long 158 day snooze. Both bears looked to be in terrific shape and had fun playing and
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Soar Above The Peak
for its spectacular natural setting and wide range of services and activities,” commented Sacha McLean, CEO of Blackcomb Aviation. “Our mandate is twofold – to provide the most diverse, well-priced range of sightseeing tours possible and to make every guest’s flight experience a memorable one.” Blackcomb Aviation has been introducing visitors to the beauty of British Columbia’s high country in
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Hummingbirds return to Grouse Mountain!
Hummingbirds return to Grouse Mountain! First sighting of 2010 hummingbirds on Grouse Mountain! For the past five years Grouse Mountain has sponsored a Hummingbird Monitoring Project that has led to interesting research and findings about hummingbirds in a sub-alpine environment. Every two weeks our wildlife staff go out and count hummingbirds coming to feeders, band each bird with a microscopic
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Help Kids with Every Step
Help Kids with Every Step What is Grind for Kids? The popularity of the Grouse Grind is undeniable. In the Lower Mainland, over 100,000 people take to the trail every year and by leveraging this enthusiasm for the hike - the annual Grind For Kids campaign aims to raise funds for B.C. Children’s Hospital.Grinders are encouraged to sign up and ask friends, family and co-workers to pledge $1 or
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Ice Skating Pond opens
complimentary with your Grouse Mountain Admission, Membership, Winter Pass, or Lift Ticket. Snow enthusiasts will soon be able to put on their goggles at Grouse Mountain as the city begins to look ahead to an exciting winter season. The brief arrival of snow and significant drop in temperature come at a time when Grouse Mountain is readying for the spectacular annual Peak of Christmas festivities (November 28
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GO CANADA! The Wait is Over!
the much-anticipated 24/7 opening for all 17 days of the Olympics. To usher in this historic date in style, Grouse Mountain will supply free mountain access from 4am to 6am only, Friday, February 12th. This one-time complimentary access period permits skiers, riders, snowshoers, diners, sightseers, music fans and foodies to hit Vancouver’s favourite mountain and witness one of the biggest broadcasts
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Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 25
Grouse Mountain Moment Contest - July 25 Congratulations to Brian Hutchinson from North Vancouver Brian's Best Grouse Mountain Moment... Early one Spring morning I set out for a hike up the Grouse Grind. It was a cool and slightly rainy day with very few other hikers in sight. As I approached the halfway point, I noticed a figure moving along the trail up ahead of me. Thinking nothing of it, I
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